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How do you say "target" in Russian?
цель
celʹ
In Russian, "target" is цель.
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Pronunciation
Say 'TSELJ' with stress on this single syllable, pronounced exactly like 'goal', its closest synonym.
Writing and usage
This 4-letter word uses 'ц', 'е', 'л', 'ь'. It is identical to the word for 'goal' in meaning and spelling.
Example sentence
Спортсмен попал в цель.
The athlete hit the target.
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How to remember цель
Tselj means both 'goal' and 'target'. In sport, your target and goal are the same thing.
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Questions about цель
How do you say "target" in Russian?
In Russian, "target" is цель. It is a noun.
How is цель written in Russian?
This 4-letter word uses 'ц', 'е', 'л', 'ь'. It is identical to the word for 'goal' in meaning and spelling.
How is цель used in a sentence?
Use цель as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Спортсмен попал в цель. (The athlete hit the target.).
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